About this book

Introduction

This book reviews the general acute effects and adaptations
of small-sided and conditioned games (SSCGs) in terms of physiological
responses, technical performance and methodology/periodization in the game of
soccer. It also reviews the many studies conducted in the past decade to
investigate the influence of SSCGs on physiological responses and technical
performance in soccer training. SSCGs, which are smaller and adapted versions
of formal team sports, are very popular training drills for players at all ability
levels and competitive levels and offer an alternative to traditional fitness
training. Exploring their role in depth, this book offers a valuable resource
for academics, researchers and coaches with an interest in developing improved
training techniques for soccer.